Question 1

The two prevalent organization structure models in today's world are the organic organization and the inorganic organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a ________ structure each business unit has complete autonomy to reach its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) functional 
C) divisional 
D) matrix 
A) simple 
B) functional 
C) divisional 
D) matrix

Question 3

The stability of a mechanistic structure seems to work best in today's dynamic and uncertain business environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a team structure, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) there is a clear line of managerial authority 
B) there is no clear line of managerial authority 
C) authority comes from top managers only 
D) no one has the authority to make decisions 
A) there is a clear line of managerial authority 
B) there is no clear line of managerial authority 
C) authority comes from top managers only 
D) no one has the authority to make decisions

Question 5

A company that is trying to be a leader in innovation within its industry would be most likely to have this kind of structure.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) simple 
D) functional 
A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) simple 
D) functional

Question 6

Having separate payroll departments in each division of a divisional structure is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency, because payroll departments compete 
B) duplication, because a single payroll department could do the job 
C) effectiveness, because separate payroll departments create jobs 
D) efficiency, because separate payroll departments can share methods of operation 
A) efficiency, because payroll departments compete 
B) duplication, because a single payroll department could do the job 
C) effectiveness, because separate payroll departments create jobs 
D) efficiency, because separate payroll departments can share methods of operation

Question 7

Eric the Redd (Scenario)
Eric Redd graduated from college and was hired by a corporation that manufactured parts for the automotive industry. The employees on the assembly line seemed bored, and their motivation was low. Eric's employer decided to try to reorganize to increase productivity. During his career, Eric will see his job change from an engineer to a more complex job assignment.
-Eric sees this new assignment as an increase in ________, or an obligation or expectation for him to perform at a new level.

Accepted Answer

A) functional structure 
B) divisional structure 
C) responsibility 
D) authority 
A) functional structure 
B) divisional structure 
C) responsibility 
D) authority

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Power is a type of authority. 
B) Authority and power are identical. 
C) Authority is a type of power. 
D) Power is determined by horizontal position in an organization. 
A) Power is a type of authority. 
B) Authority and power are identical. 
C) Authority is a type of power. 
D) Power is determined by horizontal position in an organization.

Question 9

________ is the power that rests on the leader's ability to punish or control.

Accepted Answer

A) Reward power 
B) Coercive power 
C) Expert power 
D) Referent power 
A) Reward power 
B) Coercive power 
C) Expert power 
D) Referent power

Question 10

When you call JetBlue you are likely to speak to an agent in a large office in India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The relationship between organizational size and structure tends to be linear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Line authority gives a manager the ability to direct the work of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) any employee in the firm 
B) any subordinate 
C) any subordinate, after consulting with the next higher level 
D) only subordinates one level down 
A) any employee in the firm 
B) any subordinate 
C) any subordinate, after consulting with the next higher level 
D) only subordinates one level down

Question 13

In a matrix structure, a group member will typically report to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a project manager only 
B) both a project manager and functional department head 
C) a functional department head only 
D) Group members are fully autonomous in a matrix structure, so they don't report to anyone. 
A) a project manager only 
B) both a project manager and functional department head 
C) a functional department head only 
D) Group members are fully autonomous in a matrix structure, so they don't report to anyone.

Question 14

________ reflects the degree to which decision making is distributed through out the hierarchy rather than concentrated at the top.

Accepted Answer

A) Centralization 
B) Span of control 
C) Concentration 
D) Decentralization 
A) Centralization 
B) Span of control 
C) Concentration 
D) Decentralization

Question 15

The biggest issue in workers working at home or off-site involves fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A learning organization puts an enormous amount of effort on making sure that all of its employees are enrolled in some kind of university level class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A significant advantage of the matrix structure is the clear chain of command from top to bottom of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Avoiding redundancy is a strength of which structure?

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) divisional 
C) functional 
D) corporate 
A) simple 
B) divisional 
C) functional 
D) corporate

Question 19

In the chain of command, each person above you ________.

Accepted Answer

A) has special privileges 
B) receives higher pay 
C) has line authority 
D) has no right to give you orders 
A) has special privileges 
B) receives higher pay 
C) has line authority 
D) has no right to give you orders

Question 20

Eric the Redd (Scenario)
Eric Redd graduated from college and was hired by a corporation that manufactured parts for the automotive industry. The employees on the assembly line seemed bored, and their motivation was low. Eric's employer decided to try to reorganize to increase productivity. During his career, Eric will see his job change from an engineer to a more complex job assignment.
-Eric, who is trained as an engineer, is now in a group with production workers and marketing specialists from different departments designing a new product that the company plans to offer.This situation could be described as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) alternative assignment 
B) collective assignment 
C) advanced assignment 
D) project assignment 
A) alternative assignment 
B) collective assignment 
C) advanced assignment 
D) project assignment

The two prevalent organization structure models in today's world are the organic organization and the inorganic organization.

In a ________ structure each business unit has complete autonomy to reach its goals.

The stability of a mechanistic structure seems to work best in today's dynamic and uncertain business environment.

In a team structure, ________.

A company that is trying to be a leader in innovation within its industry would be most likely to have this kind of structure.

Having separate payroll departments in each division of a divisional structure is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true?

________ is the power that rests on the leader's ability to punish or control.

When you call JetBlue you are likely to speak to an agent in a large office in India.

The relationship between organizational size and structure tends to be linear.

Line authority gives a manager the ability to direct the work of ________.

In a matrix structure, a group member will typically report to ________.

________ reflects the degree to which decision making is distributed through out the hierarchy rather than concentrated at the top.

The biggest issue in workers working at home or off-site involves fairness.

A learning organization puts an enormous amount of effort on making sure that all of its employees are enrolled in some kind of university level class.

A significant advantage of the matrix structure is the clear chain of command from top to bottom of the organization.

Avoiding redundancy is a strength of which structure?

In the chain of command, each person above you ________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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Exam 6: Organizational Structure and Design

The two prevalent organization structure models in today's world are the organic organization and the inorganic organization.

In a ________ structure each business unit has complete autonomy to reach its goals.

The stability of a mechanistic structure seems to work best in today's dynamic and uncertain business environment.

In a team structure, ________.

A company that is trying to be a leader in innovation within its industry would be most likely to have this kind of structure.

Having separate payroll departments in each division of a divisional structure is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true?

________ is the power that rests on the leader's ability to punish or control.

When you call JetBlue you are likely to speak to an agent in a large office in India.

The relationship between organizational size and structure tends to be linear.

Line authority gives a manager the ability to direct the work of ________.

In a matrix structure, a group member will typically report to ________.

________ reflects the degree to which decision making is distributed through out the hierarchy rather than concentrated at the top.

The biggest issue in workers working at home or off-site involves fairness.

A learning organization puts an enormous amount of effort on making sure that all of its employees are enrolled in some kind of university level class.

A significant advantage of the matrix structure is the clear chain of command from top to bottom of the organization.

Avoiding redundancy is a strength of which structure?

In the chain of command, each person above you ________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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